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Symphony no. 5 Guest: Leonard Bernstein.

Music - Classical

From a concert given on November 6, 1943. "These programs are drawn from
concerts given by Dr. Koussevitzky and the Boston Symphony Orchestra during
the seasons 1943 to 1948.... This program was produced for the Boston
Symphony Transcription Trust by Jordan M. Whitelaw in cooperation with the
American Broadcasting Company and the Library of Congress." The program
begins with Leonard Bernstein's reminiscences of Koussevitzky, his teacher,
recorded on August 12, 1961, during the Berkshire Festival at Tanglewood.

"The Arts of Serge Koussevitzky is a music series comprised of 39 episodes
showcasing the work of Serge Koussevitzky, the Music Director of the Boston
Symphony Orchestra from 1924-1949. The series utilizes the recorded works of
the BSO and Koussevitzky during the period 1943-1948. The series' announcer
is William Pierce."